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William Hague said his wife Ffion had suffered several miscarriages

Hague statement 'not easy to do'

Foreign Secretary William Hague has said his decision to publicly deny speculation about a gay affair with an aide was "not an easy thing to do".

Pakistan cricket trio suspended

The three Pakistan cricketers at the centre of match-fixing allegations have been suspended from playing cricket after being charged under the anti-corruption code of the sport's governing body.

Thirteen people were rescued after an oil rig exploded off the coast of Louisiana (AP)

Oil platform explodes off US coast

An oil platform has exploded off the Louisiana coast, the second such disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in less than five months.

BBC chief defends impartiality

The BBC has defended its impartiality after the director general of the corporation was photographed going into a meeting in Downing Street to apparently discuss coverage of government spending cuts.

Hugh McFall beat his wife Susan and their daughter Francesca to death, an inquest ruled

Man battered wife and girl to death

A businessman who battered his wife and daughter to death with a mallet professed his love for his family repeatedly in the moments after their brutal killings, an inquest heard.

ICC suspend Pakistan trio

Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer have been provisionally suspended by the International Cricket Council.

Onions out of Ashes

England bowler Graham Onions is to have back surgery next week that will rule him out of this winter's Ashes series in Australia.

Capello happy with Rooney form

England manager Fabio Capello is encouraged by Wayne Rooney's return to goalscoring form ahead of Friday's opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria.

Gerrard hoping for opening win

Skipper Steven Gerrard has called on England to make a statement of intent in their opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria on Friday night.

Toshack reveals Bale interest

Tottenham star Gareth Bale was the subject of a "big-money bid" over the summer, according to Wales manager John Toshack.

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Politics: William Hague 'may quit' over gay smears

William Hague could quit politics because of his anguish over gay smears, the Standard has learned Comments (47)

Press freedom fears grow as celebrities lead huge increase in libel actions

Libel actions brought by stars from sport and showbusiness have soared in the last two years, new figures reveal Comments (9)

Showbiz: Nicolas Cage settles $20 million legal row

Nicolas Cage has settled his $20 million lawsuit against his former business manager Comments

Tube strike set for Monday after peace talks collapse

Peace talks aimed at averting Tube strikes set to start on Monday break down Comments (19)

Vicar rejects Stephen Hawking's God theory

The vicar of one of London's most famous churches criticises Professor Stephen Hawking for failing to answer �the big questions� about God Comments (59)

Tourists can't hire a Boris bike until the end of year

Tourists and casual users will be prevented from using Boris Johnson�s hire bikes until the end of the year Comments (8)

Stalking victim Jan Falkowski relives ordeal as it goes on TV

A man subjected to a campaign of harassment by a woman stalker tells of the the pain seeing it portrayed in a primetime drama. Comments

Summer set to return as high pressure brings southern winds

Summer is returning as the temperature rises after a damp and chilly August Comments (5)

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Cricket: Under-fire Pakistan trio 'will prove their innocence'

Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt all quit England tour as Pakistan High Commissioner says they'll fight claims Comments (3)

Gary Cahill and Phil Jagielka at England training

Football: Defending England�s honour is Fabio Capello's big worry

With doubts over Terry and Ferdinand, coach must ensure the next generation of centre-backs are ready to uphold our fine tradition Comments

Football: Don�t bet against Brentford realising promotion dream

The League One club, backed by Smartodds ownwer Matthew Benham, have lofty ambitions Comments

Cricket: Pakistan cast doubts on News of the World 'spot-fixing' evidence

Cricket's crisis took a new twist when High Commissioner questioned the authenticity of the News of the World's tapes Comments (1)

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Money: Housing market downturn fires property slump fears

Fears of an autumn property slump rise after Nationwide building society says that a downturn in the British housing market gathered pace over the summer Comments (17)

400 London jobs to go at RBS as part of huge cull

Royal Bank of Scotland plans to axe nearly 400 jobs in London as it lays off another 3,500 staff nationwide Comments (1)

DSG scores sales lift of 6% with World Cup TVs deal

Frank Lampard's wrongly disallowed goal against Germany may have killed off England�s World Cup hopes but it helped Currys and PC World owner DSG International win over customers Comments

�90m Middle Eastern takeover for Carluccio's

Italian restaurant chain Carluccio's has agreed to a �90.3 million takeover by Middle Eastern retail giant Landmark Group Comments

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Theatre: Michael Gambon: I feel wrong if I don't plan a play a year

After a mystery illness and his dramatic withdrawal from Alan Bennett�s The Habit of Art last year, Michael Gambon returns to the stage in Krapp�s Last Tape Comments

Restaurants: Tom Aikens is back without a bang

Tom Aikens' resurrected empire is expanding once more, with a new Tom�s Kitchen at Somerset House, selling posh comfort food to the West End masses Comments (2)

Showbiz: Brad Pitt and Megan Fox top sex lists

Brad Pitt and Megan Fox have topped a list of stars people would allow their partners to sleep with Comments

Film: First review: Miral is a moving portrayal of life in Israel for Palestinian women

Julian Schnabel, the New York painter and film maker, has studied victims and outsiders in each of his last three films. Miral is no different Comments

Star Interviews: Scouting For Girls are having the time of their lives

South Ruislip lads Scouting For Girls took time out of their busy schedule to talk London, fame and a 'weird but amazing' collaboration with Kit Kat Comments (1)

Showbiz: Makosi goes on shock date with Anthony in Big Brother Garden

Big Brother housemate Makosi Musambasi's worst fears were realised today when Big Brother 6 winner Anthony Hutton surprised her with a romantic picnic Comments

Showbiz: Wake up Paris, Rod Stewart's got something to say to you: 'Give up the drugs'

Paris Hilton could face up to four years in prison after being charged with cocaine possession and has been given a word of advice by rocker Rod Stewart Comments (2)

Restaurants: Secret�s out � Life really is rosy in the Tangerine Dream Caf�

Tangerine Dream Caf� at the Chelsea Physic Garden falls under the �secret� category, in terms of its hidden location in London�s oldest botanic garden Comments

Music: Look on the bright side, Eels

Though still uncommunicative and inclined towards heavy, distorted rock, Eels' Mark �E� Everett came close to being perky Comments

Music: Proms 2010: Europe unites with purpose

Who said today�s youth has the attention span of a gnat? Incomplete it may be but Bruckner�s Ninth Symphony demands 60 minutes of focused attention Comments

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Still no inquest into fatal tower block blaze

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Hari Salem and his chamber of secrets

As he opens a new salon on King�s Road, Liz Hoggard meets Hari Salem, the man putting the fun and glamour back into hairdressing Comments

Untold profits fuel the violent gang world of London�s cannabis farms

Vietnamese crooks have turned the home-grown drug trade into big business. Tony Thompson finds the British are now moving in Comments (7)

Charles Campion is The Smart Shopper

Charles Campion gives us the lowdown on the hottest food news Comments

Does my dog look good in this � or just barking?

With top fashion houses now designing outfits for animals, as well as their owners, pet � porter is all the rage, says Pip Clements. Yes, this season, doggie style really is in Comments

The discerning drinker: Best zesty whites and ros�s

Make the most of zesty whites and ros�s while the sunshine lasts. Comments

Travel: Royal Hawaii a world away from the drama of Five-0

As a remake of the top US crime series Hawaii Five-0 returns to our screens this month, Adrian Mourby discovers a different, regal side to the Pacific islands Comments

Travel: Hotel Review: Hartwell House is fit for a king

Historically speaking, you are in good company when you stay at Hartwell House Comments

First review: You can�t get at the real Tony Blair, no matter how much detail you see

In the first published review of the memoirs of Tony Blair, Andrew Neather finds that despite the former Labour Prime Minister's continued obsession with Iraq, he reveals little Comments (1)

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